Brad Posted August 17, 2022 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,023 Reputation: 10,824 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted August 17, 2022 USF Bulls Club Posts Record-Setting Fundraising Year August 17, 2022 TAMPA, AUG. 17, 2022 – With the transformation of USF Athletics' facilities gaining increasing moment, the USF Bulls Club recorded a banner fiscal year in 2021-22, posting a record-setting total of $22 million raised and $1.2-million in unrestricted gifts to the Bulls Club Annual Fund. Indoor Performance Facility (IPF) Also highlighting the past year was the completion of fundraising for the USF Indoor Performance Facility, which has nearly completed construction and is slated for opening later this fall. The $25 million project, which included a new locker room, meeting rooms and office improvements in the Selmon Athletics Center completed in 2021, was funded entirely by private, cash donations from generous Bulls Club supporters. The year also included the introduction of an on-campus football stadium project that has since moved through many initial steps toward a goal of opening in 2026. The two endeavors will forever change the landscape of USF's Tampa campus for generations to come. "The energy and enthusiasm surrounding USF Athletics, both externally and within our program and university, is very high and reflected in the tremendous giving totals from the last year," Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly said. "Our fans and supporters understand this is a very crucial time for our university and athletics department and they are excited about embracing the transformational opportunities that lie ahead. The alignment of our leadership – from the Board of Trustees to our president, the USF Foundation, USF Alumni Association, athletics administrators and coaches – has never been greater and Bulls Nation is growing in numbers, commitment and passionate support." The Bulls Club team closed 16 gifts of $50,000 or more in 2021-22, an increase of 23 percent from the previous fiscal year. The total raised by the Bulls Club was over $19.2 million, which is also a new fiscal year record for USF Athletics. The record-breaking total was an increase of nearly $15.7-million in funds raised from the previous fiscal year. While welcoming 25 new Iron Bulls (donors of $10,000 or more yearly) in 2021-22, the Bulls Club also secured eight seven-figure gifts to the department, three of which were gifts of $5 million or more. "I'd like to thank Bulls Nation for continuing to help us reach new heights," Deputy Director of Athletics Lelo Prado said. "We need you now more than ever, and these records are because of you. I'd like to thank my tremendous Bulls Club staff for all of their tireless efforts this past year. They did an amazing job and I am so proud of them." For more information on the Bulls Club, please visit mybullsclub.com. If you're interested in becoming a member of the Bulls Club, please contact Chris Black by email at black47@usf.edu. Click here to donate to the Bulls Club online. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulls On Parade Posted August 17, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 23 Content Count: 10,199 Reputation: 1,714 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/02/2005 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Pretty amazing for a team with the win total we had the last few years. The pump is primed for much bigger things if this team shows big improvement this year on the field. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Posted August 17, 2022 Group: TBP Subscriber Topic Count: 71 Content Count: 12,472 Reputation: 3,223 Days Won: 25 Joined: 10/16/2017 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It would be epic if we can match the best fundraising efforts ever in in a year by the best on field performance ever . Time to step up coaches because Gerry B set the bar high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted August 17, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,052 Reputation: 4,570 Days Won: 38 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Congrats! They are getting after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.T. Posted August 18, 2022 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 4,746 Content Count: 37,632 Reputation: 2,349 Days Won: 29 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted August 18, 2022 The Coach Scott Effect ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted August 18, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,052 Reputation: 4,570 Days Won: 38 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted August 18, 2022 If you build it they will... Something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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